Wyoming gained some valuable knowledge.

And it wasn't just learning how to break the century mark on Friday against the Utah Saints.

Though the 103-15 victory was important, the Cavalry had the game wrapped up before halftime - so they spent the rest of the game experimenting with players at different positions.

"(We) were trying to do something fun for the fans, have fun with it and keep everybody interested," Wyoming coach Dan Maciejczak said.

The Cavs had to start early, letting offensive lineman Chase Olsen rush the ball twice and punch in a touchdown even before halftime.

"The linemen don't ever really get to touch the ball, so it was kind of good showing them we appreciated everything they do because they do the dirty work," defensive back Corey Roberson said.

It was after halftime, though, when things really got interesting. Neither Wyoming's offense nor defense looked nothing like they did to start the game.

Offensive lineman played on the defensive line in the second half and vice versa. The same went for receivers and defensive backs, and running back James Jones tested himself at linebacker.

"We did that at practice one day," Jones said. "It was just coach letting me get in there and mess around a bit. It was nothing big. You probably won't ever see me do that in a real game."

It might not be seen again, but Jones was able to excel on defense. He had an interception and he scored the final touchdown of the game on a fumble recovery.

At one point five of Wyoming's eight players on defense were players who usually play offense.

Wyoming sat starting quarterback Matt Strand in the second half and played backup Jamar Culver, then Roberson took over behind center. Each had at least one scoring toss.

It was the first time the defensive back had thrown a pass in a game since 2002 when he played for the Tupelo (Miss.) Fire Ants in the National Indoor Football League - though that pass went for a touchdown.

"I kind of messed up my average," Roberson joked . "I was two for three with a touchdown pass. My percentage is still up there - 75 percent. That's pretty good still."

The only time Strand came on the field during the second half was to test his leg as a kicker. It proved to be good, or at least one as effective as those of the other five Cavs who attempted kicks during the game.

Other highlights of the position switches were defensive linemen Jon Smit and Rodney Wasche and offensive lineman Ray Gilmore running in conversions, and defensive backs Fata Carter and DeAndre Phillips catching touchdowns as receivers.

But as laughable as it might have been, there was a legitimate reason for all of the position changes.

"We've done it two or three times (at practice) this year where we spend 10 minutes, we switch and let everybody play different positions," he said. "It's more for our guys to respect each other and their positions and what they do for this team.

"But also, with only suiting 20 guys you want to make sure that everyone understands different positions in case we lose a couple of people in a position."

The changes could pay off as the season goes on, provided the Cavs are ever in closer games.

"We have 14 straight games, no bye week, no off week," Roberson said. "A lot of guys get banged up. It's good for the coaches to see other guys playing in other positions - to evaluate film and see who can actually do it and who can't. It's big when injuries start to happen."

Contact sports reporter David Buck at (307) 266-0596 or david.buck@trib.com

Cavalry Tracker

n FRIDAY: Wyoming Cavalry 103, Utah Saints 15

n CHANGE IT UP: The Cavs tested almost every player at multiple positions in Friday's blowout.

n HE SAID IT: "We have 14 straight games, no bye week, no off week. A lot of guys get banged up. It's good for the coaches to see other guys playing in other positions - to evaluate film and see who can actually do it and who can't. It's big when injuries start to happen." - DB Corey Roberson on position switches.

n UP NEXT: New Mexico at Wyoming, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Casper Events Center.